Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Quick commerce platform Zepto's CEO, Adit Palicha, has walked back his controversial stance on workplace intensity, labeling his previous remarks a "stupid idea" while still championing his company's high-performance environment.In a recent conversation with Y Combinator's Garry Tan, Aadit Palicha addressed the backlash from his December 2024 social media post where he had quipped: "Nothing against work-life balance. In fact, I recommend it to all our competitors."Pachila’s clarification comes months after a viral Reddit post alleged a "toxic" work culture at Zepto, claiming employees endured 14-hour shifts with meetings scheduled as late as 2 AM. The post also suggested the company hired junior staff at lower wages to cut costs and hinted at potential layoffs.Zepto CEO tells how is it working like in the quick commerce companyWhile defending Zepto's demanding work environment, the 22-year-old CEO offered insight into the […]

[ad_1] <p>From left to right: George Jacob Koovakad, Filipe Neri Antonio Sebastiao do Rosario Ferrao, Anthony Poola, Baselios Cleemis Thottunkal <br></p> NEW DELHI: Following Pope Francis's passing, the Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that remains in practice today. During this solemn time, preparations will quietly begin for the election of the next Pontiff. Once the mourning concludes, the College of Cardinals will convene in a Conclave to elect the new Vicar of Christ.Of the 135 cardinals currently eligible to vote in the Papal Conclave, four hail from India: Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, Cardinal Anthony Poola, and Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad.The Pope died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday at his residence in Casa Santa Marta within the Vatican.Who are the four Indians?Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad: […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajat Patidar. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he's one of the greatest in the shortest format, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crucial seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Sunday. Chasing 158, Kohli remained unbeaten on 73 off 54 balls, anchoring the innings alongside Devdutt Padikkal, who smashed 61 in a match-defining 103-run stand.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Kohli's calm and calculated approach drew high praise from former India opener Virender Sehwag, who called the veteran batter a "legend" for his unmatched ability to finish games under pressure.Who's that IPL player?"There are batters who can hit better shots than him, maybe a better six or four," Sehwag said. "But what Kohli does that others can't is this — he stays not […]

[ad_1] Marcellus Investment CEO Saurabh Mukherjea (File photo from Marcellus website) White-collar employment, long considered the backbone of India's growing middle class, is undergoing a significant decline, according to prominent investment strategist Saurabh Mukherjea. The founder and chief investment officer of Marcellus Investment Managers warns that stable, salaried jobs are no longer a sustainable model for India’s educated workforce.In his recent podcast titled “Beyond the Paycheck: India’s Entrepreneurial Rebirth,” Mukherjea stated that India is witnessing the gradual erosion of traditional employment, driven by widespread automation, artificial intelligence, and evolving economic structures. “I think the defining flavour of this decade will be effectively the death of salaried employment, the gradual demise of salary employment as a worthwhile avenue for educated, determined, hardworking people," he said according to an ET report.Mukherjea's comments implied a growing concern within sectors like information technology, media, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force helicopter on Monday made an emergency landing in Jamnagar, Gujarat. No casualties have been reported so far, the police informed."The IAF helicopter made an emergency landing due to some issues near Rangmati dam. No one was injured in the incident," Superintendent of Police Premsukh Delu said.Local police reported that the helicopter carried out an emergency landing at approximately 11am on the outskirts of Changa village, near the Rangmati Dam, which is located around 22 kilometers from the Jamnagar Air Force Station.Police informed reporters that IAF officials quickly arrived at the scene and launched their own investigation into the incident. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] File Pic: Pope Francis playing with a football. (AP Photo) Following the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on Monday, Italy’s Serie A has postponed four fixtures that were set to be played on the same day.The matches affected include Torino vs. Udinese, Cagliari vs. Fiorentina, Lazio vs. Genoa, and Parma vs. Juventus. New dates for these games have yet to be announced.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Rescheduling these fixtures could prove difficult, given the congested calendar and potential clashes with Champions League semi-final commitments.Who's that IPL player?The postponements extend beyond Serie A, with Italy’s football federation (FIGC) confirming that all matches across the professional and amateur levels — including youth leagues — scheduled for Monday will also be delayed.In a statement, the FIGC described the Pope as “an example of Christian […]

[ad_1] Just a day after extending Easter greetings, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21, 2025. The news of his death was shared by Vatican News. "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta," a statement read on their official website.After being diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia on February 18 and suffering from prolonged illness, Pope Francis passed away in the morning of April 21. Announcing the news of his death, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, said, as reported by Vatican News, "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire […]